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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.
Blood and its components.
Health History Assessment Questions Pertinent to Drug Administration
Patient teaching: vascular assessment
Critical Pediatric Symptoms Indicating Need for Assessment and Possible Intervention
newborn assessment
Skeletal Components of the Thorax